WARNING
Wear personal protective equipment.
• Always wear goggles when using the machine.
• Wear ear protectors!
• Wear solid shoes and long trousers.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewels. Hear, clothing and
gloves must be out of reach of moving parts as they
could get caught by the rotating parts. Do not use the
appliance when barefooted or in open sandals.
• Never replace the non-metallic cutting device (coil head)
with a metallic cutting device (coil head).
• Take a firm stance to maintain balance during operation
and be sure to use the included carrying strap.
• Position the shoulder strap such that it goes over your
shoulder, crossing your chest and back.
• Hook the shoulder strap into the fastening eyelet.
• Adjust the strap length such that the shoulder strap
quick-release is at hip height
• The quick release of the shoulder strap regularly and be-
fore each use for damage and check correct function. In
the event of damage or suspected damage immediately
from check authorized specialists and Have it replaced
if necessary.
• Pull on the for a quick release function
• red ribbon of the quick release.
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light
conditions represent a high safety risk.
Do not use the appliance in bad weather, especially when
there is a risk of storm.
Do not use the appliance if you are tired, ill, under influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol drinks or medicaments.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Walk! Never run!
Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
Provide a safe posture, especially on slopes.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions there
still may be some hidden residual risks.
When using the machine, pay attention to the working
posture and change the working positions. Also take
regular breaks.
Avoid using the multifunction device an ambient tempe-
rature of less than 10 ° C.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the device. Cleaning and maintenance must not
be carried out by children.
Allow the engine to cool down for transport and secure
the machine from slipping before transporting it with a
vehicle. This ensures that oil leakage (pruners), damage
or injuries is prevented. The device is always transported
with the knife / sword protection attached.
It is recommended to attend a course on the use,
maintenance of the device and a first aid course. If you
are not going to use the device for a long period of time,
you should familiarize yourself with the device before
starting.
Check the work area before using the appliance.
Remove any hard objects such as stones, shards of glass,
wires, etc. that could be thrown off, knocked back or that
could otherwise cause injury or damage during appliance
operation.
Never use the appliance when the proper equipment
is not fitted.
The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety
equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and
damaged parts.
Check all screw and plug-in connections and protective
equipment if firm and tightened properly and whether
all moving parts are running smooth whenever the appli-
ance is to be put into operation.
The protective equipment on the appliance is strictly
prohibited to be disassembled, changed, used in conflict
with the designation and it is prohibited to attach any
protective equipment of other manufacturers.
If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating, switch the
engine off and search for the cause immediately. Gene-
rally, vibrations are a warning against operating failure.
When being blocked, turn the appliance immediately off
and remove the jammed item.
The appliance must be stored in a dry place and protec-
ted from frost.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
CAUTION
Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand
and arms if the device is used for a long time or if the
device is not guided and evaluated properly.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed protection
against white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the state of
your fingers and wrist if you have regularly used the appli-
ance for a long time. If any symptom of the diseases above
appears, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the
white finger disease risk, keep your hands warm and take
regular breaks during your work.
CAUTION
Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the running
unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors!
When working with the device, a certain level of noise
cannot be avoided. Noisy work should be scheduled for
hours, during which it is allowed by statute or other local
regulations. Adhere to any applicable rest times and limit
your working time to the necessary minimum time. For
your personal protection and the protection of people
nearby, suitable hearing protection must be worn.
Please do also consider any local regulations concerning
noise protection!
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